The symbolism in
Revelation 4 appears to reinforce God as creator of all things, worthy of praise
and worship by all God's people (represented by the 24 elders and four powerful
living creatures). As such, it reinforces the majesty of God and reminds readers
of their continuing need to pay Him homage.

In Revelation 5, Jesus
Christ is clearly symbolised as being also worthy of obeisance, plus he is
depicted as the one who can unlock and make known God's nature and designs, a
clear affirmation to readers that Jesus is the manifestation of God and the true
path to Him.

Revelation 6 reveals God's
doings and the fact that He is the omnipotent controlling force, setting the
parameters and knowing all things. Of particular encouragement to the original
readers are 6.9-11 dealing with those killed for remaining faithful to and
proclaiming God's word. Their anger is voiced: they are told to rest and wait
for other martyrs to follow but that a day of judgement is coming when justice
will be dispensed.

Revelation 7 seems to
speak of a seal of ownership; the true mark of being a disciple of the Lord. The
implication is that these people will be saved, with a great multitude from
every nation who have remained steadfast in Jesus' name through persecution.
Perhaps the latter group are those drawn to Christ by the former but, in any
event, the passage gives tremendous hope for all followers of Jesus as he brings
them to God, who will wipe away every tear.